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Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. SUGA Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency SUGA Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan.
The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Suga on his appointment as Prime Minister of Japan and wished him success in achieving his goals.
The two leaders agreed that the India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership has made great advances over the last few years and expressed their intention to further strengthen this relationship based upon mutual trust and shared values.
The two leaders concurred that the partnership between the two countries is even more relevant in today’s times given the global challenges, including that of the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasized that the economic architecture of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region must be premised on resilient supply chains, and in this context, welcomed cooperation between India, Japan and other like-minded countries.
The two leaders appreciated the progress made in the economic partnership between the two countries, and in this context, welcomed the finalization of the text of the agreement pertaining to specialized skilled workers.
The Prime Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Suga to visit India for the Annual Bilateral Summit, after improvement of the situation caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Food Processing Industries
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation brings out data on various aspects of registered manufacturing sectors including food processing sector through the Annual Survey of Industries. As per the latest Annual Survey of Industries  2019-20, 41481 food processing units existed in the country. The State-wise details are attached as Annexure.
As per Directorate of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics  under the Department of Commerce, inter alia, the major exported processed food items in recent years have been:
Marine products including shrimps & prawns, animal feed, instant coffee, oil cake & oil cake meal, sweet biscuit & other bakery products, preparations/preserved cucumber & gherkins, jams, jellies, marmalades of mango etc.
The export of processed food items during the last five years is given below:
Figures in US$ Million
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Processed-Food Export
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5,273.85
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6,389.23
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6,264.02
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8,565.6
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10,420.0
Source: DGCIS, Kolkata
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART  OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1100 FOR ANSWER ON 13TH DECEMBER, 2022 REGARDING
“FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES”
State wise number of Food Processing units
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Sl.No.
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Name of the state/ UT
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No of Units
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1
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A & N Islands
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4
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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5737
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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29
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4
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Assam
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1582
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5
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Bihar
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896
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6
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Chandigarh
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19
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7
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Chhattisgarh
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1761
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8
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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10
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9
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Daman & Diu
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33
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10
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Delhi
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175
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11
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Goa
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103
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12
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Gujarat
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2356
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13
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Haryana
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1066
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14
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Himachal Pradesh
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172
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15
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Jammu and Kashmir
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179
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16
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Jharkhand
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237
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17
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Karnataka
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2361
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18
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Kerala
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1743
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19
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Lakshadweep
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NA
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20
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Madhya Pradesh
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1018
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21
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Maharashtra
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2728
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22
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Manipur
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30
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23
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Meghalaya
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32
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24
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Mizoram
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29
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25
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Nagaland
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20
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26
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Odisha
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1211
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27
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Puducherry
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68
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28
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Punjab
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3267
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29
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Rajasthan
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956
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30
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Sikkim
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19
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31
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Tamil Nadu
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4995
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32
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Telangana
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3989
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33
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Tripura
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117
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34
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Uttar Pradesh
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2127
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35
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Uttarakhand
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345
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36
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West Bengal
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2067
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Total
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41481
Source: Annual Survey of Industries 2019-20
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
The Shipping Fraternity Comes Together for Kerala
Relief Material from Different Parts of the Country Being Brought to Cochin Port Via Coastal Movement
Cochin Port Earmarks Two Berths for Vessels Bringing Relief Material
In the calamity hit state of Kerala, the Ministry of Shipping has taken the initiative to reach relief material from various parts of the country to Cochin Port through coastal shipping. The Cochin Port Trust has earmarked two berths at Mattancherry and Ernakulam wharfs for priority berthing of vessels bringing flood relief material to Kerala. Two warehouses have been especially earmarked for storage of relief materials and medicines.
The relief material from the major ports at Tuticorin , Cochin, New Mangalore, Chennai and Kamaraj, is being aggregated at VOC Port in Tuticorin before being sent to Cochin Port via coastal shipping.
Naval Ship INS Deepak from Mumbai has brought in about 800 tonnes of fresh water and 18 tonnes of provisions to Cochin . Fresh water is being discharged to two barges for supply to the affected areas. INS Deepak will make another call at Cochin Port with relief material tomorrow. A coastal crude oil vessel Swarna Godavari from Mumbai with 50000 MT Crude oil by BPCL has been received at Cochin Port to meet the fuel requirement in the state . Earlier, five containers of relief material comprising clothes, eatables, and other basic requirements were received at Cochin Port.
Various port stakeholders have joined hands to provide help in the relief operations in the state. Trade bodies have offered special coastal shipping services between Cochin and ports at Hazira, Mundra, Kattupalli, Tuticorin, Pipavav, Kandla for carrying relief material from different parts of the country.
A relief camp for a group of affected people has been set up by Cochin Port at Sir Robert Bristow Memorial School, Willingdon Island & KV Port Trust School. About 50 people from different areas near Cochin have been accommodated in the camp. Doctors from Port Trust hospital are providing medical services. Volunteer teams comprising staff and family members of Cochin Port, Customs and CISF and medical team are assisting in the camp and extending necessary support.
The Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari hails the role of shipping fraternity in reaching out to the people in time of the calamity.
The employees from Cochin Port trust have decided to contribute their one day’s salary amounting to Rs. 31 lakh and an equal amount from Cochin Port Trust fund to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives due to bus accident in Andhra Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a bus accident in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
The Prime Minister's office tweeted;
"Saddened by the loss of lives due to a bus accident in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families: PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Defence
PASSING OUT PARADE - SPRING TERM 2022 HELD AT INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY ON 28 MAY 22
In a spectacular Passing out Parade  held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on Saturday, 28 May 22, 250 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 102 Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of 32 Naval Orientation Course , 34 Naval Orientation Course , 35 Naval Orientation Course  passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training.
The Parade was reviewed by Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff who awarded medals to meritorious Midshipmen and Cadets on completion of the Ceremonial Review. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command was the Conducting Officer.
The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy B. Tech Course was awarded to Midshipman Suseendranathan Aditya. The other medal winners were as follows: -
 CNS Silver medal for INAC B. Tech Course -
Midshipman Shivakumar Balasubramanian Iyer
 FOC-in-C South Bronze Medal for INAC B. Tech Course-
Midshipman Ashish Sharma
 CNS Gold Medal for NOC  - Cadet Sanpreet Singh
 FOC-in-C South Silver Medal for NOC - Cadet Abhishek Khohal
 Commandant, INA Bronze Medal for NOC  – Cadet Sakthi Vignesh V
 CNS Gold Medal for NOC  - Cadet Smin N Padhiyar
 Commandant, INA Silver Medal for NOC - Cadet Tulsidas Bhardwaj
 Zamorin Trophy for Best All round women cadet - Cadet Smin N Padhiyar
 CNS Gold Medal for NOC  - Cadet Divyanshu Kaushik
 Commandant, INA Silver Medal for NOC - Cadet Pushpendra Singh
The successful trainees marched with their gleaming swords and rifles held in salute, past the Academy’s Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ - the poignant farewell tune played by armed forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades, for their ‘Antim Pag’ or final step at the Indian Naval Academy.
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the trainees on parade for their impeccable turn out, smart drill and movements on parade. The Reviewing Officer emphasised on the core values of Duty, Honour and Courage. The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of passing out trainees and congratulated them for their successful completion of the rigorous training.
These officers will proceed to various Naval ships and establishments to further consolidate their training in specialised fields. Stringent precautionary measures instituted by the Academy were instrumental in accomplishing the challenging objectives of training cadets during COVID-19 and successful culmination of the Spring Term 2022 at INA.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet Secretary holds high level meeting to review actions and preparedness on Novel Coronavirus
New Visa advisory for travellers from China issued
Cabinet Secretary held a high level meeting to review the actions taken for management of Novel Coronavirus and preparedness of States for the same with Secretaries of Health and Family Welfare, External Affairs, Civil Aviation, Pharma, Dept of Health Research, Member Secretary , and other officials from Home Ministry, Commerce, Army and Defence, here today.
In view of the evolving scenario related with 2019- nCOV, the following revised Travel Advisory is issued:
- Existing visas  are no longer valid for any foreign national travelling from China.
- People have already been advised to refrain from travel to China through an earlier advisory. People traveling to China henceforth will be quarantined on return.
- Intending visitors may contact Embassy in Beijing  or the Consulates in Shanghai  and Guangzhou  to apply afresh for an Indian visa.
- The Indian Embassy in China continues to remain contactable 24x7 on two hotline numbers +8618610952903 & +8618612083629 and the dedicated email - helpdesk.beijing@mea.gov.in. Indian nationals in need of any assistance may get in touch with the Embassy on these hotlines and email.
- For any queries related to health, may contact on Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 247 helpline number +91-11-23978046 or email at ncov2019[at]gmail[dot]com
Ministry of Finance
Major Reforms Proposed in Administration of GST Regime
Simplified GST Return to be Implemented from 1st April, 2020
To weed out Dummy or Non-Existent Units Aadhaar Based Verification of Taxpayers to be introduced
Dynamic QR-Code proposed for Consumer Invoices
(A simplified GST return will be implemented from the 1st April, 2020. While presenting the Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament today, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said that this is under pilot run. It will make return filing simple with features like SMS based filing for nil return, return pre-filling, improved input tax credit flow and overall simplification. The Finance Minister said that the refund process has been simplified and has been made fully automated with no human interface.
Smt Sitharaman said that several measures have been taken for improving compliance and Aadhaar based verification of taxpayers is being introduced. This will help in weeding out dummy or non-existent units, she added. The Union Budget has proposed Dynamic QR-code for consumer invoices. The GST parameters will be captured when payment for purchases is made through the QR-code. A system of cash reward is envisaged to incentivise customers to seek invoice, the Finance Minister said. Invoice and input tax credit matching is being done wherein returns having mismatch of more than 10% or above a threshold are identified and pursued.
Electronic invoice is another innovation wherein critical information shall be captured electronically in a centralized system. It will be implemented in a phased manner starting from this month itself on optional basis. It will facilitate compliance and return filing, the Finance Minister said.
Ministry of Coal
Import of Non-Cooking Coal
The total import of Non-Coking Coal during 2021-22 was 151.77 MT as against 164.05 MT imported in the previous year of 2020-21, registering a decease of 7.5%. Even in the first two months i.e. April and May of current financial year, import of Non-Coking coal has decreased to the level of 30.05 MT from 32.91 MT imported during the corresponding two months in the previous year.
The coal production in the country increased to 778.19 MT in 2021-22 from 716.08 MT in 2020-21 which is a growth of 8.5%.
There are two units in Tikak Colliery of North Eastern Coalfields - Tikak Extension OCP and Tikak West Expansion OCP.
- Tikak Extension OCP: Based on the application received from NEC, Coal India Limited , Margherita, Government of Assam allotted Revenue land on payment basis measuring 87.55 hectares for opening of Tikak Extension OCP of Tikak Colliery. Mining operations in Tikak Extension OCP of Tikak Colliery have resumed subsequently w.e.f.10.02.2022.
- Tikak West Expansion OCP: NEC has applied to Government of Assam for allotment of Government Revenue Land measuring 88.63 hectares for resumption of Tikak Opencast project of Tikak Colliery. Government of Assam allotted land measuring 88.63 hectares in favour of NEC, CIL and has raised demand note for Rs. 27,31,69,875/- for transfer of 88.63
hectares land to NEC, CIL which is under processed at NEC /CIL. For this unit application for Environmental Clearance, Forest Clearance and all other required clearances will be applied after the approval of the revised Project Report.
Due to suspension of mining operations in NEC w.e.f 03.06.2020, the Fuel Supply Agreements with NTPC, Bongaigaon and NTPC Farakka have been diverted to other subsidiaries of CIL. Now as the mining operations have resumed in Tikak Extension OCP of Tikak Colliery w.e.f 10.02.2022, NEC may again renew these Fuel Supply Agreements subject to reaching desired capacity in coal production again.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
Faculty and course members of 58TH NDC course call on the President
The faculty and course members of the 58th Course of the NDC, called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today  at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the global environment in which we live is challenging and dynamic. There was a time when security and defence were synonymous with the need to maintain a nation’s territorial integrity. That is no longer the case. Today, the idea of security incorporates economic and energy security, as well as concerns about cyber-security, health, food, emerging technologies and the environment. In an increasingly connected world, political, social and economic upheavals beyond our national borders impact our security more strongly than ever before.
The President said that it is quite a complex task to bring different disciplines together to work in an integrated manner in the security domain. In a democratic system like India’s, this requires different agencies and departments of the state – or even the private sector – to work in coordination. And to understand the strengths and limits of each other’s functioning. This means that the political executive and officers of the civil services must be conversant with the capabilities and thinking of the defence forces. Similarly, military officers need to be sensitised to the constitutional and administrative framework within which the executive operates. All of these are elements in the creation of a national security approach.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
In-conversation session held on Film Director’s synergy across SCO region
Need to emphasize on co-production for mutual benefit : Bolat Kalymbetov
Day 3 of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  Film Festival saw an interactive session held on the Theme : “Collaborating Cultures, Characters and Countries“. The Panel consisted of acclaimed directors Garush Ghazaryan and Hayk Ordyan from Armenia and Director Bolat Kalymbetov from Kazakhstan . The Session was moderated by Gulbara Tolomushova - Director and TV presenter from Kyrgyzstan.
Bolat Kalymbetov focussed on the need to rekindle the declining emotions of love and friendship , in present times . He talked about his own attempt to do so by making Retro films such as Mukagali. Hayk Ordyan added to the discussion as he talked about how films try to portray human emotions like love and friendship on screen .Post Covid , the subject of inter-personal relationships among humans , has come to the forefront , Hayk Ordyan added.
Moving ahead, Garush Ghazaryan stressed upon the need to elevate cooperation between actors , directors and producers , for a greater synergy across SCO region. He also focussed on the evolving role of Short films , in particular.
The Session ended with the panelists recollecting fond memories of hugely popular movies of Raj Kapoor like “ Awaara and Mera Naam Joker “ in the erstwhile Soviet region Bolat Kalymbetov stressed upon the need to rekindle the same vigor and cooperation, in the coming days.
AYUSH
Ayush Minister inaugurates various facilities at National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata
Kolkata, 7th October, 2021
AYUSH Minister Shri Sarbanada Sonowal today inaugurated the Girls’ hostel for undergraduate students and Playgrounds  at National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata. He addressed the gathering with his motivational speech and extended heartiest congratulations to the Director, Teaching & Hospital staff and Students. He said that India should reclaim its glory in health and the AYUSH sector is one of the gems which should get its place on the crown of mother India. AYUSH sector has the capability to show the health-path to all the stakeholders around the Globe.
Sri Sonowal mentioned that West Bengal is known as the cradle of Homoeopathy. This is the place where Homoeopathy was nurtured and popularised in India. Many of the stalwarts practicing or teaching Homoeopathy in different parts of the country have been the Alumni of the institutions from this State. This is one of the reasons for the Government to focus on its development in establishing the National Institute of Homoeopathy in Kolkata. Homeopathy is a system which was blessed by national icons such as Guruev Rabindranath Tagore, Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Mahatma Gandhi ji and many more. It is gaining acceptance and growing in popularity all over the world. In India, after independence Homoeopathy has assumed prominence as a system of medicine and has become very popular throughout the country.
He said that the National Institutes have unique objectives. They should excel in education, provide outstanding patient care services and carry out need based research. He expressed his happiness to see that the NIH is taking steps to achieve these objectives and thriving to provide quality health care to the patients. He also mentioned that in the drug manufacturing area the Government has brought the manufacturing and sale of Homoeopathic Medicine under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and Rules. The Pharmacopeia laboratory for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy is established as the nodal agency for quality control and drug standardisation
ShriSarbanadaSonowaljiannounced for proposed Boys’ Hostel, increment of stipend of internees, new construction for auditorium, renovation of old girls’ hostel.
Hon’ble Minister of State Dr. MunjparaMahendrabhaiKalubhai said that homoeopathy for its’ affordability, compatibility, palatability made it the 2nd most accessible, acceptable among all strata of community beyond the limit of cast, creed, religion and social status.
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Photo Caption 1 : AYUSH Minister Shri Sarbanada Sonowal today inaugurating the Girls’ hostel for undergraduate students at National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata.
Photo Caption 2 : AYUSH Minister Shri Sarbanada Sonowal today inaugurating the Playgrounds for BasketBall, FootBall and Volleyball at National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.1 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
6,675 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,670
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.8%
207 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,41,45,445
173 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.1 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 92,955 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, five states of U.P., Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Nagaland have shown significant decreasing trends in southwest monsoon rainfall during recent 30 years’ period 
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Five states viz., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya and Nagaland have shown significant decreasing trends in southwest monsoon rainfall during the recent 30 years’ period .
In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the India Meteorological Department  has carried out an analysis of observed monsoon rainfall variability and changes of 29 States & Union Territory at State and District levels based on the IMD’s observational data of recent 30 years  during the Southwest monsoon season from June to September  and issued a report on 30 March 2020. The reports on observed rainfall variability and its trend for each State and Union Territory are available in IMD website  under “PUBLICATIONS” as well as in IMD Pune website;
http://www.imdpune.gov.in/hydrology/rainfall%20variability%20page/rainfall%20trend.html
Dr. Singh stated the highlights of the report as;
- The annual rainfall over these five states along with the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh also show significant decreasing trends.
- Other states do not show any significant changes in southwest monsoon rainfall during the same period.
- Considering district-wise rainfall, there are many districts in the country, which show significant changes in southwest monsoon and annual rainfall during the recent 30 years period . With regard to the frequency of heavy rainfall days, significant increasing trend is observed over Saurashtra & Kutch, Southeastern parts of Rajasthan, Northern parts of Tamil Nadu, Northern parts of Andhra Pradesh and adjoining areas of Southwest Odisha, many parts of Chhattisgarh, Southwest Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Manipur & Mizoram, Konkan& Goa and Uttarakhand.
IMD has an effective forecast and dissemination mechanism through which necessary warnings and advisories are issued throughout the country well in advance for preparedness. The information on change in rainfall pattern is also shared with other stakeholders for its effective use and planning.